Primary Prevention Training Coordinator at Boise State University in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

Job Summary/Basic Function:


Positioned within the Office of the Dean of Students, but collaborating campus-wide, the Primary Prevention Training Coordinator will coordinate behavioral health primary prevention training and programming efforts for students, faculty, and staff. These primary prevention efforts will aim to 1) impact the negative outcomes associated with ACEs through trauma-informed training and promote access to early intervention services and 2) reduce substance-related behaviors, and improve substance misuse outcomes by increasing protective factors through a diverse array of prevention programming. Students are the intended target population for the above outcomes, but using a model of upstream prevention provided to faculty and staff will improve behavioral health outcomes for the entire campus community.


Department Overview:


The Office of the Dean of Students is committed to helping every student thrive; their wellbeing and success as a student is our priority. We are committed to helping students access the resources needed to be successful on their academic journey by providing case management, basic need programs, and equipping all members of our campus community with training and skills to build a campus culture of care and support.


Level Scope:


Fully competent and productive professional contributor who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity. Works independently with general supervision; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action. May provide guidance and assistance to entry level professionals and/or support employees.


Essential Functions:


60% of Time the Primary Prevention Training Coordinator must:

• Develop and coordinate behavioral health primary prevention training including gatekeeper and trauma-informed support training.
• Administrative coordination of the comprehensive behavioral health training and substance misuse integration efforts.
• Prepare and distribute behavioral health education materials that support primary prevention training content.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners on alcohol and other drug education initiatives, policies, and programs.
• Collect and analyze evaluation of training efforts.
• Assist and/or lead campus-wide initiatives related to behavioral health education.

40% of Time the Primary Prevention Training Coordinator will:

• Co-lead the JED Substance Misuse and Support in Transition workgroup as a behavioral health education resource.
• Assist in the coordination of early intervention services on campus and to community resources based on needs.
• Foster and maintain cooperative working relationships with local agencies and organizations interested in partnering to provide primary prevention to the campus and surrounding community.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills that can effectively convey information to individuals at various organizational levels.
• Ability to work and collaborate successfully with persons, programs, organizations and agencies with distinctly varied missions, goals and objectives.
• Effectively manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to collect, analyze and report program data.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work productively with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate skills working with individuals and groups with a wide array of identities and life experiences, including gender, disability, class, race/ethnicity, sexuality, culture, and religion.

Minimum Qualifications:


Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of professional experience or equivalent relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications:


Masters degree in social work, education, public health or related field. Project management experience including use of management software and tools.


Salary and Benefits:


Salary is $50,000/year. Boise State University is committed to offering a benefits package that provides health and financial protection plans as well as resources to promote health and well-being. Our program provides flexibility so you can choose the benefits that are right for you and your family. Learn more about our benefit options at https://www.boisestate.edu/hrs/benefits/.


Required Application Materials:


Cover Letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.


About Us:


Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We're a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.


We're building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.

Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho's Treasure Valley at https://www.boisestate.edu/about/



Advertised: June 28, 2024 Mountain Daylight Time
Applications close: July 14, 2024 11:55 PM Mountain Daylight Time Apply Now